Vacation Guide | Revisiting The beauty and uniqueness Dieng Plateu Banjarnegara

Revisiting The beauty and uniqueness Dieng Plateu Banjarnegara

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Ten hours drive Jakarta -Banjarnegara- Wonosobo deliver you to the highest plateau in the island ofJava, namely Dieng. Past the road that meanders uphill, exotic landscape thatstretches as far as the eye could see visions pampering. Green hills and plantations,the bright blue sky, local communities are still activity, integrated in a balancedharmony of nature.

Along the path towards this Dieng, all the scenery was so interesting, so natural. The cold greeted us immediately, replace the heat that is felt throughout the journey. That afternoon, early July, the temperature in Dieng area in the range of 18 degreesCelsius. According to the local community, the coldest temperatures are usually in themonth of July-August, where temperatures at night can reach the lowest point up tozero degrees Celsius.

Seen crystallized dew on the grass for the month. For farmers there, the lowest temperature it can be as damaging enemies that threaten their crops. Indeed, in addition to relying on the tourism sector, local residents also rely on the plantation as a livelihood. Potatoes, cabbage, and Carica is a mainstay crop of this area.

Dieng Plateau Dieng Plateu or famous, entered in the district Banjarnegara andWonosobo regency, Central Java. Many of the attractions that we can see around this area. Indigenous communities and cultures are still strong Kejawen looked deeply feltwhen we visited.

The area is famous for its legend 'child beggars hair' not only offers incredible naturalscenery, but also local specialties that can not be found elsewhere. Mie Ongklok,Carica, Purwaceng and potato snacks are a few culinary that can be enjoyed in Dieng area. Dieng also famous for delicious potato and crunchy, even in the untreated state, the potato is able to survive for four months.

Children's Hair Gembel

Dieng Plateau keep the uniqueness that until now we can still see. Some childrenwho live at Dieng has tangled hair. Their hair is like a clot of hair for months are notwashed and combed. However, not all children in Dieng has tangled hair.

Until now not known for sure the cause of trash at some of the children in Dieng.Tangled hair is formed not by intent or genetic factors, tangled hair usually appearsafter the child has high fever and is accompanied mengingau during sleep.According to them, symptoms fever can not be treated until eventually the child will heal by itself and after that the hair becomes matted.

Usually the child will diruwat tangled hair if there have been requests from the child.Local people believe that ruwat demand is the demand of the Gods. Demandwhatever was asked of the child's hair when he asked diruwat trash, must be met. If not, then the child would be insane.

Interestingly, after the ruwat, the child's hair will grow back to normal as usual.Ruwatan hair cutting is a process with a long procession and involve indigenouspeople and traditional leaders.

Tourism

Tour to Dieng, we can visit several attractions in one day alone. Sights are close together and easily accessible. Sights include:

crater Sikidang (Kawah Sikidang)
Deer in Javanese means Deer. The crater is still active release bursts of hot lava andgases. Bubbles that appear in the craters appear to move or jump like a Deer. Sulfur smell was terrible, making some of the visitors use a cloth to mask their breathing is not disturbed.

lake Color (Telaga Warna)
Often changing color lake has always been the target tourists because of its beauty.Discoloration caused by algae that live in the lake.

Arjuna Temple Complex
Five temple stands on equal footing with the background landscape is very attractive.Arjuna temple complex surrounded by gardens look beautiful because of manicuredgardens. The temples are already thousands of years old is the oldest temple in Java. Arjuna Temple, Temple Semar, Temple Heroine, Puntadewa Temple, andTemple Sembrada is a temple that still stands firmly among 19 other temples have been destroyed.

Fresh atmosphere because of the green landscape, making this temple complex waspeaceful, romantic and far from being mystical. Trees and walkways arranged untufacilitate tourists walking around the temple complex.

Kailasa Museum
Through a mini theater and display a variety of ancient objects, as if we are invitedto 'enjoy' Dieng as a whole, both its history, community life and culture, as well asany other uniqueness.

Mountain and Lake Tadpole Sikunir
Golden sunrise to be the most spectacular scenery when successfully climbing Mount Sikunir. 45-minute ascent at dawn that very cool would be paid with beautiful views. The sun rises between the hills, together with views of the villages at the foot of the hill and the piles of clouds that are so close to our bodies.

Down from Sikunir, we can relax in the lake while enjoying a warm drink Tadpole orfried potatoes from several vendors there

Culinary

Do not try to Dieng typical food when visiting here. Candied Carica, which is packeddalem clear bottle, giving freshness after we exhausted activity. Carica papaya is a fruit that grows only in Dieng.

To fill an empty stomach or Ongklok try Noodle snacks from potato. Ongkloknoodles, served with hot sauce and beef satay, very fitting to accompany the cold Dieng. If you want to taste the snacks, please try Tempe Kemul and fries that are sold by local residents there. Lastly, Tea Purwaceng. Purwaceng is a plant that is considered able to increase vitality and stamina.

Dieng tourist area is an area that is easy to visit. Public transportation can take usdown to the tourist sites. Lodging is also easy to find a homestay with a very affordable price.

If you want to visit Dieng by public transportation, find a bus or train majorsWonosobo / Banjarnegara. Furthermore, from Wonosobo can ride public transportation to the Dieng. Hospitality of the locals, always make ourselves more comfortable to ask questions if unsure of the direction or with the vehicle that will be climbed.

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